Creamy Roasted Zucchini Hummus is a great way to use up all that extra zucchini in the garden and sneak in some extra veggies into the family’s diet! All you need is a food processor or a good blender and a few simple ingredients. The jalapeño is optional but adds a nice smoky flavour and…
Coconut Black Bean Brownies (gluten-free)
My super cool grandma (who I miss so much) started making chickpea brownies long before they were trendy: I guess I have some catching up to do! I wanted to try it with black beans to get that rich dark colour to the brownies, and they turned out AWESOME.
How to Cook Beans
It can be so handy to have a well stocked pantry at home and beans are so handy to have on hand. If you’ve never cooked dried beans before this guide on how to cook beans (along with a few of my favourite bean recipes) will be super helpful!
Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies (vegan & GF)
I’ve been wanting to make Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies for AGES… and now am wondering what took me so long? This healthy rendition of a blondie is gluten free, vegan and packed with fibre… yet still tastes decadent! Bring it ON!
Hearty Lentil Soup
There is something so satisfying about a pot of soup, full of vegetables, simmering on the stove. Lentils are packed with fibre and protein, making this a perfect vegetarian dish to add to your repertoire of quick healthy meals.
Building the Perfect Local Veggie & Dip Platter
Summer is here and that means that boatloads of fresh local veggies! It’s so easy to eat ‘clean’ during those warm summer months when the gardens are overflowing with goodness, and there’s nothing more simple and perfect than a platter full of fresh cut veggies for your crew (no matter how big or small) to snack…
Sautéed Kale & White Beans
We eat our weight in greens in the form of salads around here. But seriously, with weather like this, who’s craving a salad? I don’t know about you, but I’ll be wanting something warm on my plate until I see a tulip or two poking through the ground.
The Ultimate Power Salad
Everyone needs a go-to salad, this is ours. Loaded with vegetables and healthy vegetarian protein, this power salad is filling and PACKED with nutrition. This salad dressing is a staple in our house. We often add feta cheese, it adds a lot of flavour. Your call!
